Past Crimes

When death becomes entertainment, every life has a price. And Cassie West is about to find out how much hers is worth . . . Ready Player One meets Black Mirror in this stunning speculative thriller set in a future world in which virtual reality isn''t just a game, it''s daily life.

"Pinter''s accessible speculative story will appeal to fans of Ernest Cline''s enduring hit, Ready Player One" Booklist Starred Review
"Dark, gritty, and suspenseful . . . A spellbinding story" Publishers Weekly on Past Crimes
"Wow" Lee Child on Hide Away
"Absolutely addictive" Lisa Gardner on Hide Away
"You''ll burn through the pages" David Baldacci on Hide Away

Welcome to Earth+. The year is 2037, and nearly all human interactions have migrated to the virtual world. Now, true crime fans don''t just listen to podcasts or watch documentaries - they participate in